Recreation
| Beaches |  | |
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Description: |
There are two City beaches open to the public for supervised swimming starting late June to the third week in August. Beavermead Park - Ashburnham Drive Rogers Cove - Maria Street Both beaches will be supervised seven days a week from noon until 7:00 pm. A flag system is in place at the beaches to indicate the water quality. For water quality results please contact the Recreation Division (705) 742-7777 ext. 1873 or the Peterborough City County Health Unit (705) 743-1000 or visit www.pcchu.peterborough.on.ca. | |
| Beavermead Campground |  | |
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Description: |
Located in the centre of Peterborough, this campsite is both scenic and functional. Many amenities are available, including a children's playground, fishing opportunities and shower facilities. | |
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Website: |
http://www.peterborough.ca/beavermeadcampground | |
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E-mail: |
beavermead@peterborough.ca | |
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Phone: |
(705) 750-0545 | |
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Address: |
2011 Ashburnham Drive , Peterborough | |
| Beavermead Park |  | |
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Description: |
Beavermead Park is an active use regional park that is host to a number or major special events that include the Greater Peterborough Triathlon, soccer tournaments and major sporting . The park contains a supervised public beach, six soccer fields, a large pavilion, picnic tables, a playground structure, slides and swings. benches, walking trails, and a creek running throughout the park. The park is the site of Beavermead Campground. | |
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Address: |
2011 Ashburnham Drive | |
| Celebration of Trails |  | |
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Description: |
The Celebration of Trails is filled with events for all ages and interests. Get out of the house and get active and discover the region’s great trails. This is happening in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, Hastings and surrounding communities. | |
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Website: |
http://www.celebrationoftrails.com | |
| Del Crary Park |  | |
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Description: |
The entrance to the park is located off of George Street, with lots of available parking. This is a waterfront park and is the location of Peterborough’s Marina. The park is the host site to a variety of special events and activities. The park itself has washrooms, benches, picnic areas, gardens and wonderful views of the lake and Peterborough Fountain. There is an interlocking brick trail, known as the Pathway of Fame, around the the park. Del Crary Park is the site of Peterborough’s Festival of Lights concerts each summer. | |
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Address: |
92 George Street | |
| Ecology Park |  | |
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Description: |
The Ecology Park is Green-Up's centre for landscape and outdoor education. On 5 acres of scenic city parkland, the Ecology Park is a showcase of ideas for ecological land use. | |
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Website: |
http://ecologypark.greenup.on.ca/ | |
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Address: |
Ashburnham Drive between Beavermead Park & Peterborough Utilities | |
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Phone: |
(705) 745-3238 | |
| Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail | ||
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Description: |
This 4 km section of the Trans-Canada trail follows alongside the Jackson Creek. It runs from Jackson Park to Ackison Road. Parking is available at Jackson Park. | |
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Phone: |
(705) 745-5791 | |
| Kawartha Golf & Country Club |  | |
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Description: |
Kawartha is a 'members’ club' that provides a truly outstanding golf experience. The centerpiece of the Club is a challenging and well-conditioned golf course. Kawartha is truly a 'hidden gem' and a fine example of the renowned golf architect Stanley Thompson. Kawartha is also in the business of providing good food, beverage and banquet facilitates and services both for its’ members and outside users in the Peterborough market area, in all seasons. For more information check out their website. | |
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Website: |
http://kawarthagolf.ca | |
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Address: |
777 Clonsilla Street, Peterborough K9J 6Z6 | |
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Phone: |
(705) 743-3737 | |
| Keystone Links Golf & Country Club | ||
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Description: |
Nestled in the heart of cottage country Keystone Links has all that any golfer wants. Beautiful outdoor green with both 9 hole and 18 hole courses, driving range, putting green, proshop, and dining area. Keystone Links also has an indoor golf area when you can play day or night, winter or summer, and play any course in the world. For more information check out their website. | |
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Website: |
http://www.keystonelinks.com | |
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Address: |
Clifford Line, NE corner of Hwys. 115 and 7W | |
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Phone: |
(705) 876-8061 | |
| Liftlock Golfland |  | |
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Description: |
LiftLock Golfland is an 18 & 9 hole public course. Situated beside and named after one of Peterborough's historic landmarks, the LiftLocks, this is a well maintained executive 18 hole course with a 9 hole par three. Enjoyable layout with some water and sand. LiftLock Golfland also has a Club House and Restaurant. | |
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Website: |
http://home.cogeco.ca/~liftlockgolf/index1.htm | |
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Address: |
2320 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough | |
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Phone: |
(705) 741-1300 | |
| Millennium Park |  | |
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Description: |
Millennium Park is located on the Otonabee River Trail and has a path of interlocking brick that continues throughout the park. This park plays host to a number of special events such as the the Greek Festival, Arts and Crafts shows and more. The Silver Bean Café is located in the park and offers visitors great snacks and refreshments. The park sits on the Otonabee River. | |
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Address: |
1 King Street | |
| Parkway Trail | ||
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Description: |
The trail travels between Jackson Park and the Peterborough Zoo for 4.2 km. For more information please contact the City of Peterborough | |
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Phone: |
(705) 742-7777 | |
| Peterborough Riverview Park & Zoo |  | |
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Description: |
Just north of downtown Peterborough the Riverview Park and Zoo is a unique, recreational facility offering attractions to people of all ages. Riverview Park and Zoo is a fabulous place to enjoy a leisurely stroll in a peaceful and tranquil setting while experiencing the natural beauty of Peterborough. | |
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Website: |
http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/park_and_zoo/ | |
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Phone: |
(705) 748-9300 | |
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Address: |
1230 Water Street | |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre |  | |
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Description: |
Peterborough’s newest leisure centre has programs, services and special events that will interest individuals of all ages.. The centre has the areas most unique aquatic centre with leisure and therapy pool, a fitness centre, workout rooms, a cardio and strength training centre, a youth room, multipurpose and meeting spaces, and a triple gymnasium. | |
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Website: |
http://www.peterborough.ca/pswc | |
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Address: |
775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough | |
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Phone: |
(705) 742-0500 | |
| Pine Crest Golf & Country Club |  | |
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Description: |
Pine Crest offers something for golfers of all skill levels. In order to maintain the highest level of quality green and fairway, we are a soft spike only course. The semi private club offers an 18 hole course, a driving range, two practice greens, clubhouse, dining facilities, fully equipped pro shop, and much more. For more information check out their website. | |
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Website: |
http://www.pinecrestgolfclub.com | |
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Address: |
2455 Baseline, RR8 Peterborough | |
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Phone: |
(705) 743-5953 | |
| Rogers Cove | ||
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Description: |
Roger's Cove is a waterfront park on Little Lake, located off Maria St. The park contains a public beach that is supervised by a lifeguards in the summer months. The park has excellent parking, picnic tables, garbage cans, benches by the water. a playground structure, and men’s and women’s washrooms. The Trans-Canada Trail runs through the park with an information map located in the park. Rogers Cove is connected to Beavermead Park by the trail. | |
| Rotary Greenway Trail | ||
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A 20 km trail; this trail is enhanced with benches, historic, environmental and ecological signage. The south entrance is on Ashburnham Drive through the Ecology Park and the trail goes as far north as Trent University and can be accessed at numerous points. | |
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Phone: |
(705) 742-5162 | |
| Trails Information and Map |  | |
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The uniquely diverse topography of Peterborough & the Kawarthas creates endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and trail systems of varying use and terrain types are among the region's best features. From the sandy, rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the rocky landscape of the Canadian Shield, hikers, cyclists, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers all can find a trail to call their own. | |
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Website: |
http://www.thekawarthas.net | |
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Phone: |
(705) 742-2201 | |
| Trent University Promise Rock Nature Area | ||
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Description: |
This 2.4 km trail runs between the Otonabee River and an abandoned railway. Access is off River Road and parking is available north of the Environmental Sciences Building at Trent University. | |
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Phone: |
(705) 748-1643 | |
| Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary | ||
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Description: |
This wildlife sanctuary is managed by Trent University and offers 3 different trails ranging in distance from 1.9 km – 2.9 km. These trails are located on the east side of University Road just south of Nassau Mills Road in Peterborough. | |
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Phone: |
(705) 748-1643 | |
| Wading Pools |  | |
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The Recreation Division provides supervised wading pools at six different locations throughout the City. These pools are appropriate for young children. The wading pools operate late June to the fourth week in August and are supervised daily from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, seven days per week.
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Phone: |
(705) 742-7777 x1873 | |